James R. “Jimmy” Wilson, 57, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday December 8, 2021 from cancer due to exposure of a popular weedkiller.
He was born May 29, 1964, in St. Joseph, Missouri to James and Shirley J. (Danner) Wilson.
Jimmy married Christa Auten October 13, 2013. She survives of the home.
He was a member of Abundant Life Church. Jimmy was in the U.S. Air Force for 8 years where he also played baseball and was the catcher for the U.S. Air Force baseball team.
He enjoyed camping, fishing and was an avid KC Chiefs Fan.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James Wilson.
Additional survivors include 3 children; stepson, Chandler Green; 5 grandchildren; mother, Shirley J. Wilson; sisters, Sondra Simmon (Bill), Diane Sonner (Matt); In-Laws, Leslie and Tama Auten; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, Abundant Life Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Abundant Life Church. Services under the direction of Simplify Cremation & Funerals. Obituary and online guestbook at simplifyfunerals.com